Neil Diamond: Photos Of The ‘Sweet Caroline’ Singer

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Neil Diamond — Photos Of The ‘Sweet Caroline’ Singer

Neil Diamond — Photos Of The ‘Sweet Caroline’ Singer — Sweet sounds! Neil Diamond is one of the most successful songwriters of all time, with a career spanning over seven decades. The ‘America’ crooner, born Jan. 24, 1941, was born in Brooklyn and started playing guitar after he was gifted one for his 16th birthday. He dropped out of college to write music and began his recording career after. After modest success, Neil would hit in big in the late 60s and 70s following a move to LA. He found success with his mellow, new sound, which was showcased in songs like “Sweet Caroline”, “Holly Holy”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, and “Song Sung Blue”. His success would continue in the coming decades with “Hello, Again”, “Heartlight” and more.

Through the years, Neil’s been dedicated to his live show. Known for his flashy costumes and high-energy performances, he’s toured up until 2018, when he announced he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Neil Diamond looks serious as he relaxes by his piano in a shot from 1974.

Click through to see more photos of Neil Diamond, on stage and off.

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Neil Diamond In 1988

Neil Diamond In 1988 — Neil Diamond is seen in 1988. The songwriter has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts 10 times. His #1 include “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Longfellow Serenade”, “I’ve Been This Way Before”, “If You Know What I Mean”, “Desirée”, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, “America”, “Yesterday’s Songs”, and “Heartlight”.

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Neil Diamond In London

Neil Diamond In London — Neil Diamond brings down the house during a performance at London’s Wembley Stadium in 1989. Looking good Neil!

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Neil Diamond On ‘Today’

Neil Diamond On ‘Today’ — Neil Diamond performs on NBC’s ‘Today’ show Summer Concert Series. Everyone was thrilled about his performance!

Neil talked about the thrill of performing in an interview, saying, “There is no room for doubts once you get up on stage. Once you’re up there, you better not doubt anything, you do what you’re doing, and pray that it works out alright.”

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Neil Diamond In Atlanta

Neil Diamond In Atlanta — Neil Diamond sings his heart out at the Philips Arena in Atlanta Georgia on Mar. 10, 2002. His voice was smooth as silk.

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Neil Diamond In Australia

Neil Diamond In Australia — Neil Down Under! Neil Diamond poses in front of the Sydney Opera House before touring in Australia and New Zealand.

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Neil Diamond In New York

Neil Diamond In New York — Neil Diamond looks touched during a 2005 appearance on the ‘Today’ show.

Neil admitted he sort of fell into songwriting, once saying, “I never really chose songwriting. It just absorbed me and became more and more important in my life.”

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Neil Diamond In 2006

Neil Diamond In 2006 — Neil Diamond performs in support of Parkinson’s research on Apr. 1, 2006. He looked at ease with his guitar.

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Neil Diamond In 2008

Neil Diamond In 2008 — Neil Diamond appears on the British TV show ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ on May. 23, 2008. They were thrilled to have him there.

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Neil Diamond At A Yankees Vs. Red Sox Game

Neil Diamond At A Yankees Vs. Red Sox Game — Play ball! Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” during the opening game of the MLB season between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

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Neil Diamond In 2011

Neil Diamond In 2011 — Neil Diamond smiles at the Dorchester Hotel in London on May 26, 2011.

Neil’s first love wasn’t music. He once told Larry King, “I actually wanted to be a laboratory biologist. I wanted to study. And I really wanted to find a cure for cancer. My grandmother had died of cancer. And I was always very good at the sciences. And I thought I would go and try and discover the cure for cancer.”

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Neil Diamond Plays Germany

Neil Diamond Plays Germany — International! Neil Diamond performs at the O2 World festival in Berlin, Germany on Jun. 7, 2011.

Neil announced he would no longer be touring in 2018 due to his Parkinson’s. On his website, he wrote, “It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years. My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows.”

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Neil Diamond Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Neil Diamond Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Neil Diamond smiles while getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jul. 25, 2012.

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Neil Diamond Gets Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame

Neil Diamond Gets Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame — Neil Diamond is proud as he arrives for the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner on Jun. 14, 2018.

Neil once said of his songwriting skills, “I’m an imperfect emotional being trying to figure out some way to give some kind of substance and meaning to my life. I write these little songs and go and sing them in a recording studio and, later, in front of a lot of people. It seems an odd way to gain an inner sense of acceptance of the self. But it’s what I do.”

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